Tag: Kochi-Muziris Biennale

Tour with Shailesh: Kochi-Muziris Biennale 2018

From last years presentations The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an international exhibition of contemporary art held in Kochi, Kerala. It is the largest art exhibition in India and the biggest contemporary art festival in Asia. The Kochi-Muziris Biennale is an initiative of the Kochi Biennale Foundation with support from the Government of Kerala Kochi-Muziris Biennale takes place in a range of venues centered around Fort Kochi-Mattancherry, with Durbar Hall in Ernakulam. The Biennale spaces are, for the most part, heritage properties that have been preserved, repurposed, and developed for the exhibition. Works of 94 artists will be on display from 12th ... Read more

Kochi Biennale to raise Rs 10 crores by auction of art works

The Kochi-Muziris Biennale Foundation is planning to raise Rs 10 crore for the Chief Minister’s Distress Relief Fund for flood victims. The amount will be mobilized by the Biennale Foundation through an auction of works by world famous artists at Mumbai. It was informed by Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala on a review meeting held on 15th October 2018, assessing progress of the works for the biennale. This year biennale will be held from 12th December 2018 to 29th March 2019; which would enhance the status of Kochi to the cultural capital of India. “Around 90 artists from 31 countries will ... Read more

Kochi Muziris Biennale looking for volunteers

Kochi-Muziris Biennale is looking for Volunteers for this year’s events. If you are interested in being a part of the largest contemporary art event in South Asia, apply now! Duration: November 2018 – March 2019 Applications Accepted until November 7, 2018 Volunteers must exhibit diligence and a keen interest in the arts. They will assist in the realms of production, communications, documentation, and programming. The Production Team handles the logistics, spaces, installation, and material work that goes into the making of the Biennale exhibition. The Communications Team manages all the Foundation’s public content, from writing and researching for publications, to ... Read more